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Show Chapter 5 Recommendations Explanation: The recreation component of the Little Dell Reservoir project was authorized in 1995. Three options were proposed, each with different facilities and recreation management guidelines. The option that was chosen includes 130 parking spaces, 19,400 feet of trails, 56 picnic sites, 2 boat launches, and 6 chemical toilets. Construction commenced in May of 1998 and is expected to be completed during the summer of 1998. 2. Management of Mountain Dell Golf Course. • Recommendation: Continue to monitor the application of fertilizers and pesticides. Implementation: Ongoing. Explanation: Little Dell Golf Course is less than a mile from Mountain Dell Reservoir in an uphill direction. The creek that originates in Lambs Canyon runs through the golf course. Runoff from the golf course drains into this creek which then enters into Mountain Dell Reservoir. Golf courses normally require intensive use of pesticides and fertilizers to maintain optimal turf conditions. The fertilizers and pesticides normally run- off the turf with rainfall or even irrigation. In this case, Mountain Dell Reservoir receives the pesticide and fertilizer runoff. It is imperative that Salt Lake City continues to monitor the amount of fertilizers and pesticides applied to the Mountain Dell Golf Course. These levels must not exceed standards set for drinking water. 3. City picnic facilities in Affleck Park. • Recommendation: Improve facilities for public use. Implementation: Make necessary facility improvements by June 1, 2000. Page 96 |